How can we go about arranging for my parents to have guardianship of my daughter if we are unreachable or if we should die?

If you haven't already, you and your spouse should have Wills that designate the guardian for your daughter in the event of your deaths. If you...

Can my boyfriend and I create a joint will in regards to who will take guardianship of our child if we die

As one of the prior contributors mentioned, attempting to do a joint will can have unintended consequences for many years. I recommend you and...

Do we need a springing power of attorney? We have medical forms prepared and we each have a trust. (second marriage)

In addition to allowing your attorney-in-fact to manage assets not in your trust, your attorney-in-fact would also be able to sign your tax...

My disabled mother passed away will her trust be given to me or go back to my grandmother?

Your rights, if any, in the trust are governed by the trust instrument. You should take a copy of the trust instrument with you when you meet with...

How to settle probate when estate does not cover debts and creditors will not settle to reduced amounts

In addition to the answers provided by my colleagues, if there are multiple creditors within a class and the remaining funds are insufficient, the...

You should definitely have the trust and distributions reviewed by a lawyer to determine what you were / are entitled to receive. If you received...

If your mother is incapacitated and your sister has already retained counsel, you should contact the estate planning attorney who has been advising...

What can I do about someone that has legal guardianship of my daughter and they haven't even seen her in over 3 years?

If the guardian is not fulfilling his duties to your daughter (and not keeping up to date with her needs, regularly seeing her etc.) then you...

How can I get my great grandparents photos from my father's stepdaughter?At his funeral, she agreed to give them to me but didnt

If your former step-sister is reluctant to part with the photos, you could ask for her to make a copy of the photos, at your expense.. You and she...

Will I be held responsible if my mother want to move from assisted living to living on her own?

You might also want to check with local services for seniors, such as a meals on wheels program, the county health clinic (who may be able to...